Application - a word we hear as "download our app" 1: an act of applying: a(1): an act of putting to use <application of new techniques>(2): a use to which something is put <newapplications for old remedies>(3): a program (as a word processor or a spreadsheet) that performs one of the major tasks for which a computer is used.
Google docs: Presentation - compile the information you learned and collaborate with a group of 6 to create a presentation using the information learned.
- following this web as a guide; MS Word is divided into three categories, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Review the basic tools in MS Word
Activity 1: Using the Page Layout Ribbon and www.Lyrics.com create a visually appealing poster. Must fit on 8"x11" paper, and use at least 5 different tools on the Page Layout Ribbon primary focus on Shapes.
Using Tables to make forms
Brainstorm as a group and make list of the forms you use. Think of others ones that maybe your parents or teachers use.
Activity 2: Using tables, create a form.
Watch Video on using the DEVELOPER tools in MS Word
#59 is different pay attention to what is asked of you.
Wikispaces:
Our Class Wiki Site Sept 14th - We worked on Links in our Wiki. You should know that I changed the privacy settings, so only those of use who are members and are logged in can see this wiki. I also changed title to Our Class.
Your job is to:
Create your own page which will be your digital portfolio for this class. Tag it with your name.
Need to have: at least one link to another website: school, go edu star, my wiki, bottom line it is your choice
Upload and insert at least one document - I suggest the form you made, also the Lyrics creation, one can even use the picture we took with Jing and embed it!!!
Use a widget like the table of contents; ask for clarity in class if you aren't sure. I would rather show you then describe it length here! Thanks.
Application - a word we hear as "download our app"
1 : an act of applying: a (1) : an act of putting to use <application of new techniques> (2) : a use to which something is put <newapplications for old remedies> (3) : a program (as a word processor or a spreadsheet) that performs one of the major tasks for which a computer is used.
Table of Contents
Practice Keyboarding Skills:
http://www.mrkent.com/typingtutor/index.htm- great for a quick refresher on which keys to use with which figures.
http://www.mrkent.com/typingtest/index.htm- variety of tests to test yourself on your abilities
http://www.techconnect.glencoe.com/techconnect/keyboarding/start.htm- take a little to load, be patient! Need Adobe Shock-wave. Has lessons to follow.
http://www.testmytyping.com/typing-tutor.php- Variety of skills, also talks about jobs related to typing.
http://play.typeracer.com/Operating Systems:
Microsoft Word and Google Docs:
Pre-assessmentReview the basic tools in MS Word
- Activity 1: Using the Page Layout Ribbon and www.Lyrics.com create a visually appealing poster. Must fit on 8"x11" paper, and use at least 5 different tools on the Page Layout Ribbon primary focus on Shapes.
Using Tables to make forms- Brainstorm as a group and make list of the forms you use. Think of others ones that maybe your parents or teachers use.
- Activity 2: Using tables, create a form.
Watch Video on using the DEVELOPER tools in MS Word- http://youtu.be/anWiC0g5lJM
Mail Merge -Links -
Show three different types of links in Word
Spreadsheets
Excel and Google Docs Spreadsheets:Learning basic formulas
Show me! No need to print this workbook. Skip #40. Thanks.
Wikispaces:
Our Class Wiki SiteSept 14th - We worked on Links in our Wiki. You should know that I changed the privacy settings, so only those of use who are members and are logged in can see this wiki. I also changed title to Our Class.
Your job is to:
Photo Editing:
Adobe Elements by Torrey Yeateshttp://download.cnet.com/Adobe-Photoshop-Express/3000-13455_4-10826051.html?tag=rb_content;main IT IS NEW and you can use it on any computer with internet access. YEAH!
Movie Maker:
The goal is to create a 30 second clip that tells a story. The story is your choice.- While you are building this you will learn a few things!
- When finished I would like to see a list of 10 pointers. Things that could help you or another person in the near future.
Resources:Movie Maker Videos and tips
http://download.cnet.com/windows/video-editing-software/
QUESTIONS to answer?
- There are specific things your must do to use this program effectively and efficiently. What are they?
HINT how and where you save you pictures - tell me the best practices.Access:
Access It - Go here! :)Objective:
You will learn to communicate effectively while using computer applications such as a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tools.
Links for supplemental assignments